Class Action Claims Often Follow Regulatory Action, Industry Litigation
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
FDA warning letters, FTC consent orders, Lanham Act litigation and National Advertising Division reviews all provide fodder for attorneys looking to bring consumer product lawsuits. While some case settlements come with large monetary payments, injunctive components also are common and often costly.
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